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Semele (2007)

Movie ★ 8.0 155 min

Music

Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.

Robert Carsen Director William Congreve Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 3, 2007
Runtime
155 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt1308665
Language
Studio
Decca

Themes

Cast

Cecilia Bartoli Cecilia Bartoli Semele Charles Workman Charles Workman Jupiter Birgit Remmert Juno Liliana Nikiteanu Ino Anton Charinger Cadmus Isabel Rey Isabel Rey Iris William Christie Conductor Thomas Allen Thomas Allen Athamas

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Frequently asked questions

What is Semele about?
Opera superstar Cecilia Bartoli offers her first operatic release on DVD in 12 years, and also her first opera in English. Bartoli stars as Semele (a role usually taken by a soprano) in Handel s late opera, which features such well-known arias as Endless pleasure, endless love, Myself I shall adore, and Oh sleep, why dost though leave me? Robert Carsen s stylish modern dress production hints at parallels with the problematic relationship between the late Princess Diana and the British Royal Family. Recorded live at the Zurich Opera House in January, 2007.
Who directed Semele?
Semele was directed by Robert Carsen.
Who stars in Semele?
Semele stars Cecilia Bartoli, Charles Workman, Birgit Remmert, Liliana Nikiteanu.
When was Semele released?
Semele is a 2007 music film.
Where can I watch Semele?
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